We attended the first annual Rocket Races at the Olympic Air Museum in Tumwater on Saturday. We purchased our rocket a few weeks ago, designed it, assembled it, decorated it and now, it was race day!
The two engineers with their pride and joy!
Winding up the rubber band engine. Our rocket kit was missing a part and we weren't sure the thing was going to hold together at all. So we never did a test run for fear the thing would fall apart. This was a very nervous moment!!
On your marks.......get set........(I couldn't get my camera to video mode quick enough, so there is not video of this race - sorry!)
We came in FIRST PLACE for the first grade division!!! Quite the surprise! Next, we get to race in the Grand Champion race. I did video that but can't seem to upload it. We came in 2nd in the Grand Champion race. Missed just by a rocket length!
The final excitement was an interview by The Olympian, our local paper. I am having problems getting the link for you, so I will just include what was said about Cayden:
"Cayden Gygi, 6, of Olympia, whose rocket won the first grade division, said he spent two days working on his rocket and designed it in the style of his cousin's skateboard. The rocket won despite a missing part, he said."
We can't wait for next year's competition!
It's hard to see in this picture, but his little horns are all furry!
